Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is a water-saving technology that farmers can apply to reduce their irrigation water use in rice fields without any yield penalty. This factsheet explains the benefits of AWD and how it can be implemented using a pani pipe.

With the growing cost of diesel, petrol, kerosene to power irrigation pumps and growing attention to utilize surface water for irrigation in South Asia, energy efficient Axial Flow Pumps are a good economic alternative to traditional centrifugal pumps. This factsheet presents the benefits and the specifications for the pump.

This factsheet expains the basic agronomic practices for growing drought tolerant varieties like Shahbaghi dhan

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Chemical weed control is an option to control weeds using herbicides. This factsheet explains how to use herbicides effectively and the limitations and benefits of herbicide use.

Cultural weed control is an option to control weeds without the use of chemicals. This factsheet explains how to use cultural methods effectively with its limitations and benefits.

DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery. This brochure explains the benefits of this method.

DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery. This manual explains the weed management practices for this method as weed management in DSR is a challenge.

DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery. This poster explains the essential 6 steps of this process.